Family vacations with children in Mykonos island

Family vacations with children in Mykonos island

Family vacations in Mykonos

Mykonos is an insanely popular destination for your summer vacations, as it combines everything you are looking for, in order to have the ultimate experience, the one you get once in a lifetime, if you are lucky.

The Island of the Winds as local calls it, because it gets windy during the summer, is particularly renowned for its golden beaches, its mythical turquoise waters, its vibrant cosmopolitan atmoshere, the luxurious products and services, and its notorious around the clock parties.

Obviously, that kind of setting sounds ideal for singles or couples who crave to party hard, and enjoy the frenzy Mykonian night life. So far so good, but what about families? Is Mykonos a friendly summer destination for families with children? The answer may shock you, but Mykonos indeed constitute a great place for family vacations with kids.

Most importantly though, Mykonos with its genuine gay friendly sentiment is an ideal destination for all kinds of families. Both heterosexual and homosexual families with children can find in Mykonos an ideal destination for spending their summer holidays, as the island offer a wide variety of family facilities, which ensure that your children would also have a great time as well. You will be surprised how many families choose to rent luxury villas for their vacation in Mykonos and none of them regretted that decision.

Let’s see though how is Mykonos with kids!

Where to stay

Altough there are a number of choices in terms of hotels for both straight and gay families, the best possible solution for you and your loved ones is the great variety of luxurious villas. These properties provide you with all the services that you and your children would need at any time. They are also scattered in all the island’s territory, so you can find the perfect one for you and your family in the location that best suits you. Mykonos luxury villas is another alternative for those who can afford them, since they provide the whole package when it comes to comfort, privacy and space for your children to enjoy themselves without having to worry about them.

Where to go

There are suitable and ideal places when it comes to both the beach and the Mykonos Town in order to spent some quality family time together. In more detail, concerning the choices refering to the beaches, Agrari beach is a perfect choice, as it combines a cafe, a bar, really calm waters, which makes it safe for the kids, a playground, and watersports. What else a parent would ask for experiencing a relaxed day on the beach with the family! Another option would be the so-called Panormos Beach, which is also a kid friendly choice.

There are also plenty to see with your kids in the Mykonos Town. You can walk aroung the narrow alleys and visit the cool shops. There are some great spots for ice cream and crepes. In your walk you will see many families wandering around until eleven o’clock. After that you can see that the families with children are headed to their accommodation facilities, as at that time the party goers begin to hit the streets.

Where to eat

Being in Mykonos is a wonderful opportunity for you and your children to taste the local Mediterranean cuisine, which is both tasteful and healthy. Some of the great local taverns include Kalosta Restaurant located in Panormas, which is a fantastic place to taste authentic Greek recipes, and Mamalouka, which offers both fresh fish and meat. Thankfully though, if your kids refuse to try anything else there is pasta and pizza available everywhere.

Some extra tips

For some extra fun with your children you can try go-karting in the so-called Raceland Kart. That would be a wonderful experience for both the parent and the kids, as they share the ride. That is a really cool choice which the kids usually love. Last but not least, you have the opportunity to organize a horse riding tour. It is a fantastic joint experience that your entire family would absolutely adore.